Which process is more typical of a metabotropic effect than an ionotropic effect?
A) Producing inhibitory effects on the postsynaptic cell
B) Influencing the speed of conduction by the postsynaptic cell
C) Producing long-lasting effects on the post-synaptic cell
D) Controlling sensory processes

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Metabotropic effects typically involve slow and long-lasting changes in the postsynaptic cell, whereas ionotropic effects are usually fast and transient. Choice C (producing long-lasting effects on the post-synaptic cell) is the most typical of a metabotropic effect.

Which Process Is More Typical of a Metabotropic Effect Than